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FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.50
Rotational Restraint in Girder-Supported Trusses A Girder truss is one that is designed to be stronger than a standard truss in order to support other trusses and beams in a roof. When utilising a...
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FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.49
Confusion and Misconceptions with Vertical End Bracing When it comes to the design and detailing of roof bracing, one commonly overlooked aspect is vertical end bracing or “cut-off” end bracing,...
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FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.48
With the United Nations’ commitment to reaching Net Zero Carbon emissions by their target of 2050, it is imperative that building designers understand the importance of sustainable building...
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FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.47
Changes in AS1684-2021 for Holes& Notches in Wall Frame Members There are many reasons why members in wall frames would require holes, notches or rebates and it could range from electrical or...
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FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.46
Are Your Trusses Shallow? Land sizes are getting smaller, and the demand for energy efficient homes with maximised space and cheaper costs is on the rise. Open plans and higher ceilings are now the...
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FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.45
Think about Future, Think Timber Net Zero Emissions 2050 We may have lots knowledge about designing, manufacturing and installing timber truss and frames, but how much do we know about net zero...
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FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.44
Substitution of Fasteners in Engineered Building Products Most Light Framed Timber Constructions are held together by humble Light Gauge Steel Timber Connectors. These connectors have proven to be...
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FTMA Tech Talk – Ed. 43
Important Considerations Before Substituting for Steel Timber supply challenges over the last two years have given many builders and fabricators cause to take another look at steel framing as a...
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FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.42
A CodeMark Certified Product Given the current Supply Chain uncertainties, and continuous search for product to just enable building progress, it is good to know that there are systems to guide the...
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FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.41
Earthquake Design Unlike its trans-Tasman neighbour, Australia has been spared from a major earthquake event so far. Surely its position on the Australian plate is a good reason for that but we...
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FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.40
Introduction of New Glulam Grades & Products With yet another challenging year coming to a close, I’m sure we are all looking forward to a well-deserved break from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,...
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FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.39
Coping with Timber Shortages The Australian timber industry is currently coping with a severe short supply of structural timber. While local producers are making every effort to bridge the supply...
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FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.38
Highlighted Changes of New AS 4055 and AS/NZS 1170.2 There are two major Australian standards for wind loads and wind actions for the building industry to follow. They are AS 4055 – Wind load...
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FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.37
Common Site Issues Construction schedules can often be challenging and any impacts to the flow of installation can be costly and lead to frustration. However, a number of the issues we see are...
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